Apple-Cinnamon Snack Mix

 

3

cups Corn Chex® cereal

3

cups Rice Chex® cereal

3

cups Wheat Chex® cereal

1

cup pecan halves

1/2

cup red cinnamon candies

1/4

cup sugar

1/4

cup butter or margarine

1/4

cup water

1

cup cut-up dried apple pieces (1/2- to 3/4-inch pieces)

Ground cinnamon, if desired

• 1 Heat oven to 300°F. In large bowl, mix cereals and pecans.
• 2 In 3-quart saucepan, heat candies, sugar, butter and water over medium heat, stirring frequently, until melted and blended. Pour over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly coated. Spread in ungreased large roasting pan.
• 3 Bake 20 minutes. Stir in apple pieces. Bake 15 minutes longer. Spread on waxed paper or foil; cool about 20 minutes. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Store in airtight container.